Operation guide Finisher-AK1 Saddle Finisher-AK2 Puncher Unit-BT1-BU1
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Contents Contents Chapter 1 Preface.................................................................................................................................5 Notes for the reader.........................................................................................................................................6 Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces).................................................7 Chapter 2 Parts and their functions.............................
Contents 4 Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1
Chapter 1 Preface
Notes for the reader Notes for the reader Introduction This manual helps you to use the Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1. The manual contains a description of the product and guidelines to use and operate the Finisher-AK1/ Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1. Definition Attention Getters Parts of this manual require your special attention. These parts can provide the following: • Additional general information, for example information that is useful when you perform a task.
Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces) Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces) Generic naming of accessories in User Interfaces To improve the readability of texts in User Interfaces of control panels and software, the accessories are generally referred to by their function. The table below shows the naming conventions for accessories (commercial product names and the generic terminology used in User Interfaces).
Naming conventions for accessories (generic naming in User Interfaces) 8 Chapter 1 - Preface Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1
Chapter 2 Parts and their functions
Introduction Introduction Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 Finisher-AK1 and Saddle Finisher-AK2 can process jobs with the following settings: • Sort by set • Sort by page • Offset stacking • Stapling • High-volume mode • Saddle stitching (only when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed) • Saddle folding (only when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed) • Punching (only when Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1 is installed) NOTE • If you use paper weights lower than 64 g/m² (17 lb bond) for covers, the paper c
External view External view Illustration [1] The main parts of the Saddle Finisher-AK2 and Finisher-AK1 Main parts Main parts Component Function 1 Main power switch Put the switch on "I" to turn on the stacker/stapler. 2 Top cover Open the top cover to clear a paper jam inside the unit. 3 Front door Open the front door to replace the staple cartridge, remove jammed paper, or clear a staple jam in the stacker/stapler, in the stapler unit or in the saddle stitch unit.
Internal view Internal view Illustration [2] The waste trays 12 Num‐ ber Item Description 1 Puncher waste box The punch waster box contains the confetti that occurs when holes are punched. 2 Stapler waste box The stapler waste box contains the residual material that occurs when the staples are cut to the required length.
Chapter 3 Use the stacker/stapler
The finishing modes The finishing modes IMPORTANT • Do not place anything other than output paper in the trays of the finisher. Otherwise, the trays can get damaged. • Do not place anything under the trays of the finisher. Otherwise, the trays can get damaged. Illustration [3] Do not place anything under the trays [4] Do not place your hands in the part of the tray where stapling is performed (near the rollers) when a finisher is attached, as this may result in personal injury.
The finishing modes • Corner staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4"). • Double staple: Each set is shifted 20 mm (3/4"). NOTE In the following cases, problems can occur, for example the output is not aligned correctly or the output falls from the tray. • If you use thin paper (due to the temperature, humidity, characteristics of the paper type, or paper curling). • If you use the machine in high temperatures or high humidity. • If you use coated paper, tab paper, or other special paper.
The finishing modes English text Translation Left Side Left Side Right Side Right Side IMPORTANT • If the Staple mode is set, the output trays move downward as the stack of paper that is output increases in quantity and thickness. When an output tray has reached its stacking limit, or after 100 sets of prints or the predefined height has been output, printing and stapling stop temporarily. Remove all of the stapled prints from the output tray, and printing and stapling resume.
NOTE • The saddle stitch mode is only available when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed. • The maximum number of sheets that can be saddle stitched differs depending on the paper weight and type. • When you use plain paper (80 g/m² / 20 lb bond), 25 sheets of paper (100 pages) can be saddle stitched at once. • The paper sizes that can be saddle stitched are: A3/Tabloid, A4R/LTRR, 304.8 mm × 457.2 mm (12" x 18"), 320 × 450 mm (12.6" x 17.7") (SRA3), 330.2 mm × 482.
The finishing modes If you use Puncher Unit-BU1, the distance between the punch holes is shown in the illustration below (four holes). Saddle fold mode This is a mode for folding multiple sheets in 2-folds. English text Translation Originals Originals Copies Copies The paper is saddle folded with a maximum of 5 sheets The paper is saddle folded with a maximum of 5 sheets NOTE • The saddle fold mode is only available when the Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed.
The finishing modes Paper size Output tray Upper tray A4R/LTRR Custom size 182 mm x 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm / 7.2" x 7.2" to 13" x 19.2" Lower tray Booklet tray Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes * * Custom paper sizes can only be output if they are between 210 mm x 279.4 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (8.3" x 11" to 13" x 19.2"). NOTE You can only use the booklet tray when Saddle Finisher-AK2 is installed.
Use the joggers in the output trays Use the joggers in the output trays Introduction The upper and lower trays of the stacker/stapler contain 2 joggers. The joggers make sure that the stacks in the output trays are perfectly straight. Possible jogger settings In the Settings Editor, you can define when to use the joggers ([Preferences] -> [Print job defaults] -> [Stacker/stapler]). 20 [Joggers] setting Description [Always On] The joggers will always work.
Check the status of the staple cartridges Check the status of the staple cartridges Introduction The stacker/stapler is the output location that can staple printed documents before these are delivered into an output tray. Before each of the following output trays, 2 staplers are present: • The upper tray. • The lower tray. • The booklet tray (optional). The booklet tray is only available when your stacker/stapler is equipped with the optional saddle stitch unit.
Check the status of the staple cartridges Illustration [5] Check the status of the staple cartridges Procedure 1. Check the staple icon in the dashboard. 2. When the staple icon is orange or red, go to the [Printer] section of the [System] view to check which staple cartridge must be refilled.
Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit (Staple N1) Replace the staple cartridge of the stapler unit (Staple N1) Introduction When a staple cartridge of the stapler unit inside the stacker/stapler is empty, the control panel will display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. The procedure below describes how to replace the staple cartridge. Required staples Staple N1 NOTE You can order all required supplies at your local authorised dealer.
Step Action Illustration 5 Gently push the staple case as far as possible into the stapler unit until the staple case is securely in place. 6 Pull out the stapler waste box. The stapler waste box is located below the stapler unit. 7 Empty the stapler waste box into a common dustbin. NOTE Do not touch the staple waste. 8 Put the stapler waste box back into place. 9 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.
Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1) Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1) Introduction When a staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit of the optional Saddle Finisher is almost empty, the control panel will display a message indicating which staple cartridge must be replaced. The procedure below describes how to replace the staple cartridge. NOTE This procedure is only necessary when the Saddle Finisher is attached.
Replace the staple cartridge of the saddle stitch unit (Staple P1) Step Action Illustration 5 Squeeze at the indicated positions to release the empty staple cartridge. Lift the empty staple cartridge and pull the staple cartridge out. 6 Insert the new staple cartridge (Staple P1). NOTE When you replace the staple cartridges, replace both the front and back staple cartridges. 7 Return the staple case to its original position in the saddle stitch unit.
Remove the puncher waste box Remove the puncher waste box CAUTION Be careful when you handle optional units that are attached to the machine. When you open the door or cover of an optional unit to replace a staple cartridge, discard the punch waste, or clear paper jams or staple jams, prints may still be output if other optional units are operating normally, and are not involved in the paper or staple jam removal procedure.
Remove the puncher waste box Step Action Illustration 5 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler. CAUTION When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Labels inside the stacker/stapler Labels inside the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs in the stacker/stapler, the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. The procedure contains references to the error locations you must check, for example A1 or A2. The illustration below shows an overview of all the error locations.
Labels inside the stacker/stapler Overview of the error locations and their labels The table below describes the error locations in the order these must be checked in general. Depending on the paper jam, the order to check the error locations can be different. Always follow the instructions on the operator panel to clear a paper jam. NOTE The steps 12 to 19 are only applicable when the Saddle Finisher is installed.
Labels inside the stacker/stapler 32 Order Location label 18 C7 19 C8 Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting Canon Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2/Puncher Unit-BT1/BU1
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs in the top cover of the stacker/stapler (Finisher-AK1/Saddle Finisher-AK2), the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and the procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow the instructions on the control panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler.
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration 4 Remove any jammed paper. 5 Close the guide (F-A2). CAUTION When you close the guide, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. 6 Open the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/ stapler. CAUTION Open the top cover slowly, be‐ cause opening the top cover too fast may result in personal injury.
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration 9 Remove any jammed paper. 10 Close the guide (F-A4). CAUTION When you close the guide, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. IMPORTANT Close the guide until it click into place. 11 Close the top cover (F-A3) of the stacker/ stapler. CAUTION When you close the top cover, be careful not to get your fin‐ gers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
Clear a paper jam in the top cover of the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration 13 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler. CAUTION When you close the front door of the stacker/stapler, be care‐ ful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. 14 Follow the instructions on the control panel. NOTE The screen that indicates the locations of the paper jam is displayed until the paper jam is completely solved.
Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Introduction If a paper jam occurs inside the stacker/stapler, the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow the procedure on the control panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a paper jam inside the stacker/ stapler.
Clear a paper jam inside the stacker/stapler Step Action Illustration 4 Remove any jammed paper. 5 Close the guide (F-B1). 6 Turn the dial F-B4 in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) and then the dial F-B3 in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) to feed the jammed paper to the output slot. 7 Open the output slot (F-B5), and remove any jammed paper. 8 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.
Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Introduction If a paper jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler (Saddle Finisher), the control panel will display the location of the paper jam and a procedure to clear the paper jam. Follow the procedure on the control panel to clear the paper jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler.
Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration 4 Turn the lower dial (F-C2) in the direction of the arrow (counterclockwise), to feed the jammed paper to the guide (F-C1). 5 Remove any jammed paper. 6 Close the guide (F-C1). 7 If the lamp is ON, while pushing in the dial (F-C3), turn it in the direction of the arrow (clockwise) until the lamp turns off. Turning the dial, feed the jammed paper to the delivery guide of the booklet tray.
Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration 9 Pull out the saddle stitch unit (F-C4). 10 Open the right-hand cover of the saddle stitch unit (F-C5), and remove any jammed paper. 11 Close the right-hand cover of the saddle stitch unit (F-C5). CAUTION When you close the right-hand cover of the saddle stitch unit, be careful not to get your fin‐ gers caught, as this may result in personal injury.
Clear a paper jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration 14 Open the delivery guide (F-C8), and remove any jammed paper. 15 Close the delivery guide (F-C8). 16 Gently push the saddle stitch unit (F-C4) back into the printer. CAUTION When you return the saddle stitch unit to its original posi‐ tion, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. NOTE Always make sure that you push the saddle stitch unit in as far as possible.
Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Introduction If a staple jam occurs inside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler, the control panel will display the location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam. Follow the procedure on the control panel to clear the staple jam. The procedure below describes how to clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit of the stacker/stapler.
Clear a staple jam inside the stapler unit Step Action Illustration 5 Remove all of the jammed and protruding staples from the staple cartridge. 6 Return the bracket on the staple case to its original position. 7 Gently push the staple case back into the stapler unit until it is securely in place. NOTE Always make sure to insert the staple case as far as possible. 8 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.
Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Introduction NOTE This procedure is only required when the optional Saddle Finisher is installed. If a staple jam occurs in the saddle stitch unit of the stacker/stapler (Saddle Finisher), the control panel will display the location of the staple jam and a procedure to clear the staple jam. Follow the procedure on the control panel to clear the staple jam.
Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration 4 Hold the staple case by its left-hand and right-hand sides, and lower the bracket on the staple case. 5 Remove the jammed staples from the staple cartridge. 6 Return the bracket on the staple case to its original position. 7 Return the staple case to its original position in the saddle stitch unit. Make sure to align the arrow on the staple case with the arrow on the saddle stitch unit, as shown below.
Clear a staple jam in the saddle stitch unit Step Action Illustration 8 Gently push the saddle stitch unit (F-C4) back into the printer. CAUTION When you return the saddle stitch unit to its original posi‐ tion, be careful not to get your fingers caught, because this may result in personal injury. NOTE Always make sure that you push the saddle stitch unit in as far as possible. 9 Close the front door of the stacker/stapler.
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Appendix A Miscellaneous
Specifications Specifications Finisher-AK1 NOTE Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond). Specifications of Finisher-AK1 Item Specification Paper size/weight/type Size: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTR, LTRR, EXEC, EXECR, 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320 mm x 450 mm), and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (7.2" x 7.
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray (No finishing selected, Sort by set, Sort by page, and High-volume mode is [On]) • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 8.5")): 4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height). NOTE For coated media, the maximum height is 423 mm (16.7"). • A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")): 2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 (When finishing is selected (Sort by mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x set and Offset stacking / Sort by page 8.5")): and Offset stacking), and High-vol4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height). ume mode is [On]) NOTE For coated media, the maximum height is 423 mm (16.7"). • A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm / 7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray (When 2 staples are selected) • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 8.5")): 3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height) • A4R, B5R, LTRR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")): 2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height) • A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, and custom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.
Specifications Item Specification Weight Approximately 130 kg (287 lb) Saddle Finisher-AK2 NOTE Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond). Specifications of Saddle Finisher-AK2 Item Specification Paper size/weight/type Size: A3, B4, A4, A4R, B5, B5R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray (No finishing selected, Sort by set, Sort by page, and High-volume mode is [On]) • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 8.5")): 4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height). NOTE For coated media, the maximum height is 423 mm (16.7"). • A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")): 2,000 sheets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height).
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 (When finishing is selected (Sort by mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x set and Offset stacking / Sort by page 8.5")): and Offset stacking), and High-vol4,000 sheets (or 490 mm (19.3") in height). ume mode is [On]) NOTE For coated media, the maximum height is 423 mm (16.7"). • A4R, B5R, LTRR, EXECR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.
Specifications Item Specification Capacity of lower tray (When 2 staples are selected) • A4, B5, LTR, EXEC, and custom sizes (182 mm x 182 mm to 297 mm x 215.9 mm (7.2" x 7.2" to 11.7" x 8.5")): 3,000 sheets/200 sets (or 423 mm (16.7") in height) • A4R, B5R, LTRR, and custom sizes (182 mm x 216 mm to 297 mm x 297 mm (7.2" x 8.5" to 11.7" x 11.7")): 2,000 sheets/200 sets (or 285 mm (11.2") in height) • A3, B4, 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, and custom sizes (182 mm x 297.1 mm or 297.
Specifications Item Specification Saddle stitch capacity • Saddle stitch: 25 sheets (including 1 cover sheet up to 300 g/m² (110 lb cover)) • Saddle fold: 5 sheets • Paper sizes: A3, B4, A4R, 13" x 19" (330.2 mm x 482.6 mm), 12" x 18" (304.8 mm x 457.2 mm), 11" x 17" (279.4 mm x 431.9 mm), LGL, LTRR, 12 5/8" x 17 3/4" (320 x 450 mm), and custom sizes (210 mm x 297.1 mm to 330.2 mm x 487.7 mm (8.3" x 8.5" to 13" x 19.2")): • Cover weight: Use heavier paper than the main document (> 64 g/m² (17 lb bond)).
Specifications Item Specifications Capacity of the punch waste tray Approximately 6,000 sheets NOTE The figure can differ depending on the surrounding environment, paper type, and paper weight Power source From the stacker/stapler Dimensions Inside the stacker/stapler Weight Approximately 3 kg (6.6 lb) Puncher Unit-BU1 NOTE Whenever a number of sheets is mentioned in the table below, the figure is based on media of 80 g/m² (20 lb bond).
Optional accessories Optional accessories Staple N1 [7] Staple N1 A case that holds staples for the Staple mode. Staple P1 [8] Staple P1 A case that holds staples for the Saddle stitch mode.
Index Index A Accessories Case for Staple N1...........................................60 Case for Staple P1............................................60 Commercial naming..........................................7 Generic naming..................................................7 B Booklet making.......................................................16 C Check Staple cartridges..............................................21 Conversion table for commercial names and user interface names.................
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